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Kelly, a native of Pike County, was a field representative for Rogers in the 1990s.

Rogers said Kelly has shown tremendous leadership in leading UNITE and PRIDE and in coordinating national drug-abuse summits in 2012 and 2013.

"I am confident her tenacity will shine through as we face tough economic challenges and work to create more jobs, healthier communities, economic development and educational opportunities," Rogers said in the release.